La·gniappe /lan 'yap/ - something given as a bonus or extra gift. This blog will share with readers info beyond the plate.
Things are Heating Up…
The temperatures maybe dropping (thankfully), but Dickie Brennan’s family of restaurants are providing a bit of warming comfort in the form of hot cocktails. New this year, they’re launching “Temperature Drinks.” Consider it Palace Cafe’s “Temperature Lunch’s” much younger and …
Pecan Pie Recipe
Here is the absolute best recipe for a great no-frills pecan pie.
The Culinary World’s Finest Butcher, Dario Cecchini headed to Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
World famous butcher, Dario Cecchini is traveling to New Orleans for two days this May to host a series of events at Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse and Tableau, including a butcher workshop and multiple dinners. Dario was invited to New Orleans …
Andouille Crusted Fish with Hot Sauce Beurre Blanc
There are a few dishes that would cause a riot if the recipe was modified or heaven forbid removed from the menu. The andouille crusted fish at Palace Café is one of those dishes. It’s the combination of andouille and …
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Dick Brennan, a Visionary & Gentleman
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, our Dad’s favorite holiday. We think of him and his legacy often, but even more so this time of year. We got to thinking that the words we crafted together immediately following his passing in …
What to Pair with Crawfish this Season
In Louisiana it’s crawfish season and that means backyard boils at home and crawfish cakes and etouffees and all sorts of other versions you can imagine on restaurant menus in New Orleans. At Bourbon House the charbroiled oysters are topped …
Say “I Do” at Tableau for Free this Valentine’s Day
Couples are keeping the party going by tying the knot at Tableau the day after Mardi Gras.
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Cooking with Jazz | Tour of Ireland
Jump on the Irish Bayou Bus as we travel with Celtic jazz musicians Tara O’Grady & her Black Velvet Band and New Orleans Chef Dickie Brennan on a FOODIE tour of Ireland: JUNE 20-28, 2018 Belfast, Bushmills, Donegal and Derry. …
The perfect dessert to serve a crowd…
The dilemma is common: you’re hosting family and friends this holiday season, and you want to be able to spend more time mingling and less time in the kitchen. The central key to conquering this quandary is cooking dishes that can …
The Creole Holiday Tradition that was almost extinct…
If you traveled back in time two hundred years ago with the Ghost of Christmas past, you’d likely find a very Catholic New Orleans feasting well into the early morning hours of Christmas day. The tradition was Reveillon which comes …
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